Why 9/11 Still Hits Generation X Differently 25 Years Later
For Generation X, 9/11 remains a dividing line between an analog Cold War childhood and an adulthood shaped by terrorism, long wars and economic upheaval.…
This Tick Now Spreading Across New Jersey Can Make You Allergic to Red Meat For Life
Lone star ticks are expanding across New Jersey, and more than 1,000 alpha-gal cases were reported as the tick-linked red meat allergy gains attention.…
Brick Democratic Party’s Top Attorney to Represent Mo Hill in $2 Million Toms River Gas Theft Lawsuit
Former Toms River Mayor Mo Hill has turned to Brick Township attorney Kevin Starkey as the $2 million Silverton EMS legal fight continues.…
Route 37 reopens in Toms River after emergency sinkhole repairs
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — All lanes on Route 37 in Toms River are back open after a large sinkhole forced emergency repairs near the intersection of Oak Ridge Parkway on Friday, officials…
Library safety concerns grow in Toms River as county shelter debate looms
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A decision by Ocean County officials to host a pop-up café operated by Jon Bon Jovi’s JBJ Soul Kitchen inside the Ocean County Library has ignited controversy and…
The Ocean County Library Has Become a Homeless Shelter, Bringing Crime and Safety Concerns With It
The Ocean County Library in Toms River, once a cherished sanctuary for learning and research, has become a shadow of its former self. County officials, in their decision to allow Jon Bon…
National Donut Day: Three Great Donut Shops You Missed Today
TOMS RIVER, NJ – June 6, 2025 – It’s National Donut Day, and Ocean County is ready to indulge in some of the sweetest, most delectable treats around. From innovative creations to…
New Jersey’s Plastic Ban: A Confusing and Overreaching Policy Leaves Residents and Businesses Scratching Their Heads
TRENTON, NJ – Since its implementation on May 4, 2022, New Jersey’s “Get Past Plastic” law has been hailed by some as a bold step toward environmental protection, but for many residents…
Toms River Councilman Accused of Assaulting Disabled Woman During Argument with Former Partner
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Councilman James Quinlisk is disputing a 2002 police report that accused him of assaulting a woman at the business of his former partner during a dispute…
Spadea Drumps on Trump: Blames President for New Jersey’s Woes, Says Elon is Right
Unmitigated disaster: Spadea slams Trump tariffs, blaming President for New Jersey’s woes. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey GOP gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea publicly criticized former President Donald Trump’s tariff policy and voiced…
Spadea fundraising slows to trickle after Trump backs Ciattarelli in NJ GOP primary
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea has claimed a surge in donations following former President Donald Trump’s May 12 endorsement of his primary opponent, Jack Ciattarelli. But recent campaign…
Phil Murphy Wants to Tax the Fun Right Out of New Jersey, Literally
If taxing fun is your main concern, then New Jersey isn’t the state for you. TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy is facing renewed opposition from Republican lawmakers over a proposal in…
Guitars Recovered, Suspect Arrested After Theft from Band at New Jersey Heart Concert
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A Pleasantville man has been arrested in connection with the theft of musical instruments belonging to members of the rock band Heart following a concert at Hard Rock…
Road repairs and congestion bring morning traffic delays across New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — Traffic conditions across New Jersey remained congested Thursday, with lane closures from road repairs and volume-related backups affecting several major highways and river crossings. As of early Thursday afternoon,…
New Jersey Sailor Reuinited with His Dog Archie After Returning Home from Combat Deployment
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A U.S. Navy sailor has been reunited with his dog, Archie, after a public appeal went viral, prompting a resolution between the returning servicemember and the family that…
Oil Spill Turns Baltimore’s Inner Harbor Red Near Fells Point
BALTIMORE, Md. — Maryland environmental crews responded Tuesday to an estimated 100-gallon oil spill in the Fells Point area, according to a statement from the Maryland Department of the Environment. The spill,…
Deployed sailor comes home to find dog given away and pleads for his return
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A U.S. Navy sailor from New Jersey is making a public plea for the return of his dog after learning the pet was given away without his knowledge…
Elderly Georgia Woman Still in Shock After Being Charged $2,201 by Shady PAC Founded by Bill Spadea
ATLANTA, GA — An 85-year-old Georgia woman who previously said she had never heard of New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea has continued to be billed for campaign donations by his political…
Ocean County to host public workshop on roadway safety plan as pedestrian crashes on the rise
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Pedestrian crashes are on the rise in northern Ocean County and tonight, local leaders and the NJTPA is hosting a forum for residents to discuss solutions. Ocean County…
Teen injured in hit and run crash in Jackson Township, Police Find Drug Paraphernalia
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 47-year-old Spring Lake man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly fleeing the scene of a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a 16-year-old pedestrian, Aharon ben Sarah, in…
New Jersey’s Push to Preserve 30% of Land Clashes with Murphy’s Affordable Housing Demands
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey is now seeking to preserve open space as it continues to pressure municipalities across the state to build more large, high-density affordable housing complexes. Governor Phil Murphy…
Connecticut man killed and dismembered bulldog, leaving parts all over New Rochelle
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A Connecticut man pleaded guilty Monday to killing and dismembering a purebred English bulldog in a disturbing animal cruelty case that unfolded in New Rochelle late last year,…
DPW official charged for stealing fuel from county gas depot for private company
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A supervisor in the Atlantic County Department of Public Works has been charged with multiple offenses, including official misconduct, in connection with the unauthorized use of county-owned diesel…